{"id":23390,"date":"2016-08-09T18:08:17","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T18:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=23390"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:16:02","slug":"assessment-of-professional-knowledge-elementary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nes\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge Elementary exam is used to assess the readiness of prospective teachers who wish to teach students in elementary schools that follow the NES standards.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge practice test, and check out our premium-quality NES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'NESINCAPKElem Guide Click']);\">NES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge-elementary.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'NESINCAPKElem Flashcard Click']);\">NES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/nes\/\">Other NES Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Assessment_of_Professional_Knowledge_Elementary_(051)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (051)<\/h3>\n<p>This version of the exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, one case study written assignment, and one work product written assignment, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into three content domains.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 20px\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"I_Student_Development_and_Learning_(24%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Student Development and Learning (24%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processes of human development<\/li>\n<li>Variations in student development<\/li>\n<li>Learning processes<\/li>\n<li>Factors that can affect student learning and performance<\/li>\n<li>Student differences<\/li>\n<li>Providing instructional environments and opportunities that are responsive to all students&#8217; development, learning, and achievement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"II_Assessment,_Instruction,_and_Learning_Environment_(50%25)_1\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Assessment, Instruction, and Learning Environment (50%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment instruments and practices<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between assessment and instruction<\/li>\n<li>Using assessment to guide instruction and monitor students&#8217; learning progress<\/li>\n<li>Principles and procedures of curricular and instructional planning<\/li>\n<li>Designing instruction that promotes all students&#8217; learning and achievement<\/li>\n<li>Principles and practices associated with various instructional approaches<\/li>\n<li>Principles and practices of motivation and communication<\/li>\n<li>Structuring and managing the classroom to establish a safe and positive environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"III_The_Professional_Environment_(26%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. The Professional Environment (26%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing partnerships and collaborating effectively with families, colleagues, and members of the community<\/li>\n<li>Roles and expectations for professional educators<\/li>\n<li>Legal and ethical guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for continuous professional growth and self-reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 2em\"><span id=\"Assessment_of_Professional_Knowledge_Elementary_(053)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (053)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 85%; margin-bottom: 1.25em; margin-top: -1.2em\"><em>(First administered 6\/10\/24)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This version of the exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, one case study written assignment, and one work product written assignment, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into three content domains.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 20px\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"I_Student_Development,_Learning,_and_Differences_(24%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Student Development, Learning, and Differences (24%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processes of human development<\/li>\n<li>Variations in student development<\/li>\n<li>Learning processes<\/li>\n<li>Factors that can affect student learning and performance<\/li>\n<li>Student diversity<\/li>\n<li>Providing instructional environments and experiences that promote all students&#8217; development, learning, and achievement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"II_Assessment,_Instruction,_and_Learning_Environment_(50%25)_1\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Assessment, Instruction, and Learning Environment (50%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessment instruments and practices<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between assessment and instruction<\/li>\n<li>Using assessment to guide instruction and monitor students&#8217; learning progress<\/li>\n<li>Principles and procedures of curricular and instructional planning<\/li>\n<li>Designing instruction that promotes all students&#8217; learning and achievement<\/li>\n<li>Principles and practices associated with various instructional approaches<\/li>\n<li>Principles and practices of motivation and communication<\/li>\n<li>Structuring and managing the classroom to establish a safe, inclusive, and positive environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em\"><span id=\"III_Professional_Roles_and_Responsibilities_(26%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Professional Roles and Responsibilities (26%)<\/h4>\n<p>The questions in this domain cover the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing partnerships and collaborating effectively with families, colleagues, and members of the community to enhance and support student learning<\/li>\n<li>Roles and expectations for professional educators<\/li>\n<li>Legal and ethical guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for continuous professional growth and self-reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's NES Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nesincapkelem.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge exam, you must first create an online account on the NES website. You may then register for your examination appointment with Pearson VUE.<\/p>\n<p>The testing fee for this exam is $145.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On exam day, should arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. Once you arrive, you must sign in and present your photo ID to the proctor. You will be photographed and asked to sign a roster and other rule forms.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they should be left at home or in your car. This includes your phone and any bags, books, keys, wallets, and accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system. You will also be given everything you need to work out any calculations by hand (no calculator will be provided).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your NES score is determined using a scaled scoring method. This method takes your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly, and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 100 to 300. To pass, your final score must be at least 220.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's NES Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge-elementary.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/nesinc\/assessment-of-professional-knowledge-elementary.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nesincapkelemflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 102 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the NES Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $145.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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